Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics of a profession states the basis for all professional conduct of its members. Guiding Principles encourage continued development of the profession and assist in advancing professionalism, promoting discussion, and encouraging research. The following Guiding Principles and standards for professional practice comprise the Code of Ethics for Educational Therapists. Members of the Association of Educational Therapists are responsible for upholding and advancing these principles.

Ethics Complaint Procedures
Ethics Complaint Form

AET Bylaws

The Association of Educational Therapists' mission is to benefit society by providing certification and training to members who serve individuals with learning challenges, advancing the profession of educational therapy worldwide, and establishing ethical standards for the practice of educational therapy. The Association's official bylaws can be viewed by clicking the below link.



Committee and Board Charters

The below is a brief statement of the work for each committee and board. Each charter includes:

  • Purpose
  • Composition
  • Responsibilities/authority
  • Meetings
  • Reporting
  • Evaluation



AET Policy Manual

The AET Policy Manual lists the policies approved by the Board. Besides providing basic information, the manual lists policies under these categories:

  • Administration
  • Awards and Volunteer Recognition
  • Board of Directors
  • Communication: General
  • Communication: Marketing
  • Communication: Member & Public Information
  • Finance & Development
  • Membership & Board Certification: Common Membership Policies
  • Membership & Board Certification: Continuing Education
  • Membership & Board Certification: Levels of Membership
  • Professional Affairs & Ethics
  • Program Services & Events

The Policy Manual is revised after new and revised policies are approved by the AET Board.



National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD)

Founded in 1975, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is a national committee of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities. The Association of Educational Therapists has been an active member of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities since 2002.

The mission of the NJCLD is to provide multi-organizational leadership and resources to optimize outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities. In service of this mission, the committee:

  • Facilitates communication, collaboration, and consensus among member organizations.
  • Identifies and addresses needs in research, policy, and professional education and development related to learning disabilities.
  • Provides an interdisciplinary forum to increase communication and understanding among educational organizations, community, and governmental agencies at the national, state, and local levels.
  • Acts as an advocate and makes recommendations on critical issues affecting individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Develops and disseminates statements, reports, and other resources in the area of learning disabilities to clarify issues, influence policy, improve practice, and increase knowledge. AET publishes these reports regularly in The Educational Therapist.

Learn more about the advocacy and leadership work that AET provides with NJCLD, advancing the influence of educational therapists on a national scale in the AET Journal Article: 39-1 - Learning Disabilities and Achieving High Quality Education Standards-NJCLD and on The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities Website.

 

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The Association of
Educational Therapists Presents

46th Annual Conference

November 1-3, 2024

Upcoming Events

15 Oct
2e VSG
MOD_DPCALENDAR_UPCOMING_DATE 10/15/2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am

The 2e-focused VSG will begin meeting starting in September on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 – 10:00am (PST)/noon-1:00pm (EST) .  Same Zoom login for all VSGs.   

Members can click here to log into the Zoom Meeting.

 

18 Oct
Pre-Conference Workshop: Empowering Education with Generative AI: A Practical Guide for Educators, Parents, and the Students They Support
10/18/2024 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for this pre-confrence workshop! 

*FREE with 2024 conference registration*

Empowering Education with Generative AI: A Practical Guide for Educators, Parents, and the Students They Support

As we prepare learners for their future, one thing is certain: that future includes generative artificial intelligence (genAI).  Teachers, parents, and learning specialists need to understand how to harness the capabilities of this emergent technology while guiding students (and fellow professionals) to use it effectively and responsibly.

Similar to previous transformative technologies in education — school-based Internet in the late 90s, classroom computers in the early 80s — genAI offers a wealth of possibilities to enhance teaching and learning, especially for students with disabilities.  However, this vast potential comes with challenges and limitations which, if not properly recognized and managed, can easily overshadow the benefits.

In this three-hour webinar, assistive technology consultant and former engineer Shelley Haven will introduce a novel paradigm for how to think about genAI in education, and use a mix of foundational knowledge, practical skills, and live demos to help participants:

  • Understand what generative AI is (and isn't) and how it works.
  • Differentiate between the ever-increasing plethora of genAI and AI-enhanced tools.
  • Identify practical applications of genAI to support diverse learners and enhance instruction.
  • Craft effective genAI prompts (user requests) for specific goals.
  • Explore ways to address challenges and ethical considerations related to using genAI in education.



LEARNING OUTCOMES

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts behind generative AI (e.g., where it gets its information and how to interact with it) and its potential impact on teaching and learning.
  • Describe at least four best practices that address genAI issues such as equity and access for all students, privacy, bias, and ethical use.
  • Name at least three factors that might impact one’s choice of genAI tools for different tasks.
  • List the six elements of a well-formed (effective) prompt and at least two strategies to avoid common prompt-writing pitfalls.
  • Describe at least three categories of prompts that leverage genAI capabilities for teaching and learning.



Presented by Shelley Haven  ATP, RET, BSME

Shelley Haven is a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Rehab Engineering Technologist (RET), and former engineer who specializes in matching students with appropriate technology. Her consulting practice, Technology to Unlock Potential, serves families, educators, and schools both online and in person with a focus on learning differences, ADHD, and executive functioning. During her 38 years in assistive technology, Shelley previously directed AT for Stanford University’s Office of Accessible Education and helped create the Schwab Learning Center at Stanford (now part of Children's Health Council) for students with learning differences and ADHD.  She also created and taught an online college course for UCSC Extension, “Assistive Technology for Learning Differences”.

As an AET Allied Professional, Shelley writes the column "Assistive Technology in Practice" for AET's professional journal The Educational Therapist.  Her latest endeavor is training education professionals how to leverage generative AI for teaching and learning.

19 Oct
San Francisco (CA) SG
10/19/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact Li Moon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information

VIrtual meeting

Extended Time: What Education Professionals Need to Know

     Presenter: Nicole Ofiesh, PhD, Consultant

25 Oct
ASD VSG
10/25/2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am

4th Friday ASD focused VSG.  Facilitated by Diana Black Kennedy.

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